Ask Wudang Chapter 065

From the teahouse, Ye Qingfeng did not continue northward to Wudang, but turned west.

Zhang Wuji was greatly puzzled and asked, “Eighth Uncle, are we not returning to Wudang?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “The six major sects are about to besiege Bright Summit. Why should we return to Wudang?”

Zhang Wuji asked again, “Then where are we going?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Ming Cult.”

“Ah?”

Zhang Wuji was stunned when he heard this, then said, “Eighth Uncle, you’re not going to personally destroy the Ming Cult, are you?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Although the Ming Cult in the Central Plains is called a demonic cult, they only have strange ways of doing things. Why would I destroy them?”

Zhang Wuji said, “Then what is the purpose of your trip?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Haven’t you always asked me when I would let you go pick up your parents? Now the time has come. I want you to become the leader of the Ming Cult, show your ability to stand on your own, and then you can go pick up your parents.”

“Ah?”

Upon hearing this again, Zhang Wuji was instantly dumbfounded. After a moment of bewilderment, he continued, “Eighth Uncle, you’re not joking with me, are you? I’m just an unknown nobody. Why should I become the leader of the Ming Cult? Moreover, even if I really become the leader of the Ming Cult, with the six major sects about to besiege Bright Summit, wouldn’t I be an enemy of the six major sects?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Precisely because the Ming Cult is at a critical juncture of survival, you are needed to step forward and take charge. As for whether you can become the leader of the Ming Cult, you don’t need to worry about that. I have my own arrangements.”

Zhang Wuji looked troubled and said, “Eighth Uncle, you’re making things too difficult for me. I really…”

“Less nonsense!”

Ye Qingfeng interrupted, “I say you can, then you can. Even if you can’t, you must. Moreover, don’t you want to gain my approval and bring back your parents? Once you become the leader of the Ming Cult and settle the people within the Ming Cult, I will approve of you.”

“But…”

Zhang Wuji still looked troubled.

Ye Qingfeng interrupted again, “No ‘buts’. During this siege of Bright Summit by the six major sects, although your maternal grandfather, White-Browed Eagle King Yin Tianzheng, broke away and established his own sect, with his temper, he definitely won’t stand idly by. At that time, he and your maternal uncle will be besieged by the six major sects. Can you bear to watch them die? Also, this battle concerns the survival of the Ming Cult, and Cheng Kun is very likely to appear. He is the great enemy of your adoptive father, Golden-Haired Lion King Xie Xun. Can you bear to watch his treacherous schemes succeed?”

“What! Cheng Kun will appear?”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji’s face instantly changed drastically. In his shock, he remembered that Ye Qingfeng was not a person who spoke idly. He immediately said with a solemn expression, “Alright, Eighth Uncle, I promise you, I will definitely become the leader of the Ming Cult.”

Ye Qingfeng said, “That’s more like it.” Then he added, “Let’s part ways here. You go west. If you encounter people from the Emei Sect, travel with them. Act according to your heart and do not tarnish the reputation of my Wudang.”

Zhang Wuji replied, “Yes, Eighth Uncle.”

Thus, the two parted ways.

Meanwhile.

The six major sects formed an alliance and agreed to meet at Fierce Tiger Gully, three hundred li east of Bright Summit. The Emei Sect was the first to arrive at Fierce Tiger Gully. Since the other five sects had not yet arrived, the Emei Sect had to set up camp there first.

After setting up the camp and settling down, the disciples went to the main tent to see Abbess Miejue.

Inside the main tent.

Abbess Miejue swept her gaze over the disciples and asked Zhou Zhiruo, who was beside her, “Zhiruo, how far is it to the demon cult’s lair?”

Zhou Zhiruo replied, “Reporting to Master, this place is still over three hundred li from Bright Summit, the demon cult’s lair.”

Abbess Miejue nodded and said, “The people of the demon cult are all evil. Back then, your Senior Martial Uncle Gu Hongzi was killed by that demon Yang Xiao. This place is not far from the demon cult’s lair. You must tell the disciples to be careful and on guard.”

Zhou Zhiruo said, “Master, rest assured, I have already given orders for the fifth-generation disciples to take turns on duty.”

“Mm!”

Abbess Miejue nodded again. Zhou Zhiruo was growing older and acting more and more steadily, so she naturally felt at ease.

After briefly reporting some other matters, the disciples then took their leave.

In this manner, for three consecutive nights, the wind was calm and the waves were still, and nothing happened.

On the fourth night, Zhou Zhiruo led the watch.

Around midnight, a dark figure suddenly floated into the Emei Sect’s camp, heading straight for the west camp.

Although the dark figure’s lightness skill was extremely high, it was still discovered by the Emei Sect’s patrol team.

Su Mengqing immediately said, “Junior Martial Sister Zhou, I think I just saw someone flash into the west camp.”

Li Mingxia followed, “Yes, I think I saw it too.”

Zhou Zhiruo frowned and said, “Let’s go and take a look. We must not let the thief exploit any loopholes.”

The dark figure floated into the west camp and immediately landed on the tent in front, which was Jing Xuan’s tent.

Inside the tent, Jing Xu and Jing Xuan were exchanging martial arts knowledge.

It was more like Jing Xu was asking Jing Xuan questions, as Jing Xuan’s martial arts attainment was much higher than Jing Xu’s.

Just then, Jing Xu asked, “Senior Martial Sister Jing Xuan, what is the meaning of ‘carefully store lead and mercury’?”

Jing Xuan said, “Lead is heavy and sinks, comparing it to kidney water. Mercury is fluid and represents heart fire. The phrase ‘carefully store lead and mercury’ that you mentioned is the foundation of our Emei internal cultivation. It means to solidify kidney water and calm heart fire, only then can one achieve success in quiet cultivation.”

Jing Xu suddenly understood, “So that’s it. Thank you for your guidance, Senior Martial Sister.”

“Hoo… hoo…”

Just then, a thunderous snore suddenly came from the top of the tent.

“Who’s there?”

Jing Xuan lightly shouted, then drew her sword and went out to investigate.

Jing Xu followed closely behind.

Outside the tent, following the sound, they saw a tall, thin, strange person wrapped in a blanket, snoring loudly on the tent.

Jing Xuan asked again, “Who is playing tricks there?”

The person continued to snore loudly, ignoring them.

Jing Xu also stepped forward and asked, “Who are you, sir? Why are you here?”

The person’s snores grew louder, like thunder.

Seeing the person’s rudeness, Jing Xu was instantly enraged. She raised her delicate hand, swung her whisk, and suddenly struck out.

“Be careful, Junior Martial Sister Jing Xu!”

As Jing Xuan’s warning just left her lips, there was a “bang” sound, and Jing Xu’s whisk flew out of her hand. Then, the person’s figure flashed, instantly grabbing Jing Xu and soaring westward.

In just the blink of an eye, the person had carried Jing Xu over ten zhang away. Their lightness skill was incredibly high, almost unbelievable.

Jing Xuan’s expression hardened, then her figure moved, and she used the Emei Sect’s lightness skill to pursue.

While pursuing, she also thrust her sword straight out, aiming for the person’s back. But the person moved extremely fast, and the sword missed by about a foot, failing to strike. The person seemed to intentionally show off their lightness skill, not fleeing far but instead circling the tent.

“Swish, swish, swish…”

Jing Xuan chased and stabbed, making several thrusts, but she could never hit the person.

Just then, a clear, cold voice suddenly came from the camp, “Jing Xuan, retreat!”

Hearing this voice, Jing Xuan was overjoyed and quickly pulled back.

“Clang—”

Suddenly, a clear sword cry rang out, and then a figure broke through the air, it was Abbess Miejue.